also known as Matthew Scott
I spent the first 17 years of my practice representing employers. I got tired of representing companies, so in 2012 I changed sides and started representing people (i.e., employees). Today, I represent only employees and only on a contingent fee basis, which means my clients do not pay me anything for my representation. If my clients do not get paid, neither do I.
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Practice Areas
32 years | 1,000 cases
32 years | 300 cases
32 years | 1,000 cases
32 years | 300 cases
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Acquired: 1995
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900 Jackson Street, Suite 550, Dallas, TX, 75202
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Posted by NMat | January 28, 2025 | Hired Attorney
From day 1 with Matt Scott -- he talked a 'big game' on his ability to resolve cases. Matt was litigation for my case and came as a recommendation from my pre-lit lawyer. On day 1 -- I smelled salt which I voiced to my pre-lit lawyer as a concern. He was sloppy. He did not communicate or edu...
Posted by Kemron | March 25, 2023 | Hired Attorney
Excellent, Attorney . Help me resolve a case that was so important to me not just because I felt a legal wrong had been done. But, I felt it important that my voice be heard. This was accomplished with the help of this hard working , dedicated and caring attorney
Posted by Vanessa | March 25, 2023 | Hired Attorney
I initially had a face to face consultation with Matt and he agreed to take my case. He helped me through my unemployment appeal successfully. Matt settled my case against my former employer amicably through mediation. He kept me informed of the process and guideded me with professionalism and kin...
Posted by Amanda | March 23, 2023 | Hired Attorney
Matt is a great lawyer. After a face to face consultation he agreed to take my case which was settled through mediation and resolved very quickly. He communicated well and kept me informed of the process. He also protected me from unnecessary questions from my former employer, talked me through my...
Posted by Kaye | March 23, 2023 | Hired Attorney
Appreciate the work on behalf of my daughter showing compassion and care for the immoral issue she encountered of sexual abuse from an employee in a company. Pursued legal action to the best as he could due to the restraints of the law. Received a settlement but could go no further. Thank you Matth...
"I endorse this lawyer. Matt has been my firm's "go to guy" for any clients that need assistance in employment matters. A caring tenacity makes him ideally suited to help client's in their time of need."
"I endorse this lawyer. I worked with Mr. Scott on a complex & highly volatile employment matter. We were able to resolve the matter in the client's favor due to Mr. Scott's work product and professionalism. Mr. Scott is the only employment lawyer I would recommend to my clients."
"Matt is a reputable and experienced plaintiff's employment lawyer who aggressively represents his clients, and with great success over the years. His prior experience representing defendants gives him a unique perspective and allows him to better evaluate cases and advise his clients. I have referred several prospective plaintiffs to Matt over the years and continue to do so."
"I endorse this lawyer. I’ve worked together with Matt on cases and also referred cases to him with great results."
"I heartily endorse Matt Scott. He is a very tenacious and aggressive lawyer who works hard for his clients. I do not handle employment and labor cases, so I refer my clients to him for those needs. I have confidence they will be treated fairly and given effective and zealous representation."
"Matt and were partners together at a prior law firm. He is very knowledgeable about employment law, is an excellent litigator and trial lawyer, and is a dedicated and zealous advocate for his clients. It is my pleasure to endorse him."
"Matt knows his stuff. He is one of my "go to" lawyers when I need to refer employment matters to another firm."
"Matt is experienced, smart and hard-working. He represents his clients with passion and integrity."
"Matt was mentor of mine. Now that he is on the opposite side he's a strong and professional advocate."
"I endorse Matt as an employment law trial attorney. Matt is an attorney's attorney, meaning, he is someone I am confident to refer employment matters and he is an attorney with whom I have enjoyed working on client matters. Matt and I tried a pregnancy discrimination act case together in which Matt made one of the most persuasive closing arguments I ever have heard. Toward the end of the summation, each member of the jury was nodding their heads showing they understood and agreed with Matt's argument. That jury found in our client's favor for the total amount requested. So, Matt is a litigator whom juries trust; and he has the respect of judges as well as nearly all opposing counsel."
"I have known Matt, both personally and professionally, for a number of years. He is a very skilled attorney with the highest ethics. I would highly recommend Matt."
"I endorse this lawyer. effective and efficient for the plaintiffs he represents. fair analysis of the value of each case"
"I have been opposite Matt on a matter. I found him to be honest, forthright, and an aggressive advocate for his client. I consider him one of the best plaintiffs-side employment attorneys in Dallas."
Business lawyer
Employment and labor lawyer
2024
Best Lawyers in Dallas, D Magazine
2024
Texas Super Lawyer, Texas Monthly Magazine
2022
Texas Super Lawyer, Texas Monthly Magazine
2021
Texas Super Lawyer, Texas Monthly Magazine
2020
Best Lawyers in Texas, Dallas Morning News
2020
Best Lawyers in Dallas, D Magazine
2020
Texas Super Lawyer, Texas Monthly Magazine
2019
Best Lawyers in Dallas, D Magazine
2019
Texas Super Lawyer, Texas Monthly Magazine
2018
AV Preeminant, Martindale Hubbell
2018
Best Lawyers in Dallas, D Magazine
2018
Texas Super Lawyer, Texas Monthly Magazine
2018
Best Lawyers in Dallas, D-Magazine
2017
Texas Super Lawyer, Texas Monthly Magazine
2016
Texas Super Lawyer, Texas Monthly Magazine
2015
Texas Super Lawyer, Texas Monthly Magazine
2014
Texas Super Lawyer, Texas Monthly Magazine
2013
Top 50 Employment Lawyers, eBossWatch
2013
Texas Super Lawyer, Texas Monthly Magazine
2012
Texas Super Lawyer, Texas Monthly Magazine
2011
Texas Super Lawyer, Texas Monthly Magazine
2010
Texas Super Lawyer, Texas Monthly Magazine
2006
Best Lawyers in Dallas Under 40, D Magazine
2006
Texas Rising Star, Texas Monthly Magazine
2005
Texas Rising Star, Texas Monthly Magazine
2004
Texas Rising Star, Texas Monthly Magazine
2023 - Present
Managing Partner, Scott Gilmore Thompson
2020 - 2023
Owner, Scott Law Firm PLLC
2016 - 2020
Managing Partner, Scott | Perez LLP
2012 - 2015
Partner, Kendall Law Group LLP
2009 - 2012
Managing Partner-Dallas Office, Ford & Harrison LLP
1999 - 2009
Partner, Bell Nunnally & Martin LLP
2016 - Present
Texas Employment Lawyers AssociationMember
2012 - Present
National Employment Lawyers AssociationMember
1995 - Present
State Bar of TexasMember
2010 - 2012
Patrick E. Higginbotham American Inn of CourtBarrister
2001 - 2002
Patrick E. Higginbotham American Inn of CourtAssociate
$273,818.73 Total Award
$400,000 Award
$210,249.36 Final Judgment
$84,823.00 Jury Verdict
$680,000 Jury Verdict
$217,044.40 Final Judgment
$212,069 Jury Verdict
$522,184.25 Final Judgment
$451,308 Jury Verdict
1995
JD - Juris Doctor
1990
BS - Bachelor of Science
2015
Jury Charges and Instructions
2012
Managing Social Media in the Workplace
2011
Employment Law Roundtable
2009
FMLA Claims
2008
ADA Amendments Act of 2008
2007
It Looks Good on Paper, But Will It Win in the Courtroom? Implementing Documentation Practices to Defend Against Potential Litigation
2005
2005
English
Legal Answers
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